Arolla from Sion

Statistics

Difficulty points	1221
Length	38.4 km
Average gradient	4.4%
Steepest 100 metres	10.8%
Total ascent	1704 m

Difficulty points

1221

Length

38.4 km

Average gradient

4.4%

Steepest 100 metres

10.8%

Total ascent

1704 m

Short recap

13 hairpin turns

#49 toughest climb of Switzerland

#45 most elevation gain of Alps

#46 longest climb of Europe

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Reviews (2)

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Kevin ^premium

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Nice climb, yet just a little trickier than the profile suggests. Several descents are accompanied by steeper pentes, which is vicious for the legs.

TimEstrello ^premium

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Prachtige klim die voor elke klimmer wel te doen is. Eindigt in een skidorp met 4 gletsjers om je heen. Prachtig

Climbing times

7 km/h	05:29:20
11 km/h	03:29:35
15 km/h	02:33:41
19 km/h	02:01:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Arolla from Sion. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Arolla from Sion belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Arolla from Sion is 38.4 km long.

The average gradient of Arolla from Sion is 4.4%.

Arolla from Sion has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.8%.

The summit of Arolla from Sion is at 2120 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 05:29:20 to climb Arolla from Sion. At 11 km/h the time is 03:29:35, and at 15 km/h 02:33:41. For the fastest cyclists, 02:01:20 is an achievable time.

Arolla from Sion is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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